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Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'

How to grow Daylily 'Happy Returns'.

Lemon yellow, on repeat.

Light
Full sun, part sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–9
Size
12–18 in. tall and wide
Spacing
12–18 in. apart; closer for a mass planting.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Short daylily with clusters of light lemon-yellow trumpet flowers

Light

Full sun for the most flowers. It takes light afternoon shade.

Water

Water weekly the first summer. Established plants handle dry spells; rebloom is better with water.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or early fall with the crown no more than 1 in. deep.

Feeding

A balanced feed or compost in spring.

Pruning

Remove spent scapes. Clear dead leaves in fall or early spring.

Through the year

Leaves in spring. Flowers June onward, repeating into September.

If something's off

Daylilies are highly toxic to cats; even pollen or a bite of leaf can cause kidney failure. Deer eat the buds.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: A short, easy rebloomer for edging and mass planting.

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